Seizures and hyponatremia after excessive intake of diet coke

Eur J Emerg Med. 2008 Feb;15(1):51. doi: 10.1097/MEJ.0b013e3282703645.

Abstract

We describe a case of epileptic seizures after a massive intake of diet coke. Apart from the hyponatremia due to water intoxication the convulsions can be potentiated by the high dose of caffeine and aspartame from the diet coke. To our knowledge this is the first report of seizures due to excessive diet coke intake.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aspartame / adverse effects*
  • Caffeine / adverse effects*
  • Carbonated Beverages / adverse effects
  • Epilepsy / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / etiology*
  • Hyponatremia / physiopathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Water Intoxication / complications*

Substances

  • Caffeine
  • Aspartame